Behold... the R1200GS
Stealth Backrest®. After a full
year of research, development, and real-world testing the GS Stealth backrest
has turned out to be, as expected, a thing of beauty, simplicity, and comfort
and.. a worthy addition to the Pirates' Lair line
of specialty BMW products. The lightweight stainless steel stealth bracket
with it's patented design bolts directly to the rear factory rack via furnished
stainless steel hardware and blends perfectly with the lines of the bike.
The production versions are covered with a slightly textured silver powdercoating that closely matches the color of the factory rack. The backrest's
polished stainless steel slide bar slides on and off the bike in under 20
seconds and.. without tools.

Application: Fits 2004-early 2013 BMW R1200GS. Our backrest fits the early 2013 production R1200GS's with this rack.. it does NOT fit the water-cooled 2013/2014 with this rack. Our backrest will NOT fit the Adventure unless the standard GS factory rack is purchased and installed.. Looking for a Stealth backrest for your late 2013-2014+ R1200GSW .. Click Here

Our first class upholstery is done by world renowned custom seat and backrest maker...Sargent Cycle Products.
They have furnished imported materials that is a dead-on exact match for
the factory seat covers.

Our GS Stealth backrest
offers 2 easily adjustable positions.... full back and 1" forward
(recommended for children ONLY.) Easy 4 minute
install. No modifications necessary. When you do NOT want the
backrest on your bike, it slides off in under 15 seconds. Worried about protecting the finish of your factory rack from our metal bracket. We got that covered, too. We furnish (4) 3M vinyl peel-n-stick strips to protect
your factory rack from any scratches while the Stealth bracket is in place.
See.. we thought of everything!! In case you are curious.. No...there
will NOT be a gray cover.

Every GS Stealth Backrest® comes
standard with a quick release knob for
"tool-less" backrest removal as well as a standard hex screw if you choose
a more permanent mounting method. The
furnished polypropylene knobwithstainless steel stud will stand up to any
weather condition.. salt, UV, rain, cold, heat, hail, etc..With
the hex screw... you'll need an Allen wrench (not included) and a minute
or two to lock it into place or to remove it.

Give your passenger
the support and comfort they deserve/demand when they need it and say
good-bye to those pesky fingernail imprints in your ribs. As soon as they
get off... remove the backrest and ride without looking like a sherpa
with all kinds of ugly visible bracketry cluttering up the world's most
beautiful dual purpose bike. Full Review of the R1200GS Stealth Backrest / May 2010 Issue of Rider Magazine!

Pirates' Lair also
offers optional semi-soft
luggage for all our Stealth backrests from CDL
Enterprises.. makers of T-Bags. A small around town Roll bag
and a larger Universal Helmet bag. When your passenger isn't on board,
flip the bag around and have it sitting in the seat behind you for better
weight distribution.

Attention
Gravitationally Challenged:
Due to design restraints, we were limited in how much fore and aft room
we could provide with our GS stealth. All our prototype tester's passengers
were either normal weight or slim women. All said that they had PLENTY
of room and were perfectly comfy. However.. it is our opinion that an
overweight passenger or man might find the accommodations... lacking.
Therefore, we suggest you seriously evaluate this aspect (and your passenger's)
before purchasing.

SPECIALS: Want to save some money
on a backrest? Not as anal as the rest of us poor bastards? On any given
day, we may have a few slightly flawed brackets on hand. As the brackets
are powder coated, sometimes the process leaves tiny blemishes on the visible
finish surface or there are minor blems in the backrest material. I deem these "unworthy" of selling at full retail price
hence the $20 discount. FYI.. my standards are very rigid. Most people
will never notice the flaws when it's installed.. None of the flaws effect structural integrity. Flaws
are cosmetic only. For this particular flawed model, I've noticed a slightly discolored spot in the powder coating . It's almost unnoticeable, but.. I'm as anal as they come. I almost let this one go as perfect, but it's not quite hence the discount.. Call for availability before
ordering!! 828.628.7093 EST